A few years back, the FAA seemed ready to allow controlled cockpit napping by one crewmember in cruise. Crews like the idea of sanctioning what they were already doing anyway. Airlines liked the idea because they wouldn't have to hire new crewmembers if different rest rules were implemented. All the players were onboard.

Then the MSM got a hold of the story, the flying public was outraged, and the idea vaporized almost overnight.

Wonder what the MSM will do with the concept of UAV transports, pax or freighters?